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SAL BUSCEMA:
Comics’ Fast & Furious Artist
In 1968, Sal Buscema joined the ranks of Marvel Comics and quickly became one of their most recognizable and dependable artists. Following in the footsteps of his big brother John (above) Artwork done for Universal’s Islands of Adventure themepark’s Marvel Super Hero Island, which opened in 1999. These and three Buscema, Sal quickly came into his other pieces are on display in the park as large, full-color standees. Inkspenciled by Timsome Townsend. own, and of Marvel’s ART COURTESY OF HERITAGE AUCTIONS most memorable storylines, such as the original Avengers/Defenders war, ALL CHARACTERS ™ AND ©2010 MARVEL CHARACTERS, INC. as well as “The Secret Empire Saga” and the Nomad arc in the pages of Captain America. He also had a tenyear run on the Hulk and drew 100 consecutive issues of Spectacular Spider-Man, making him one of the few definitive artists of the Bronze Age. Sal Buscema: Comics’ Fast & Furious Artist, by Alter Ego’s Jim Amash with Modern Masters’ Eric NolenWeathington, explores the life and career of this true legend of the comics industry, through an exhaustive interview with the artist, complete with extensive examples of his art, including a deluxe color section, and a gallery of work from Sal’s personal files. Fans love the fast and furious style of Sal Buscema, and this first-ever career-spanning book is guaranteed to please!
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